The Chamber Music Experience @ 杏吧原创

A chamber music retreat for adult musicians

 

June 23-27

 

杏吧原创

Join a vibrant community of adult musicians for five days of immersive chamber music exploration. Whether you come with an existing group or just yourself, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to refine your skills, connect with like-minded players, and indulge in the joy of making music together鈥攁ll in the serene, picturesque setting of University Circle, Cleveland. Enjoy expert coaching, enrichment courses, and local activities; a perfect balance of focused learning and relaxation. Whether you're a retiree who loves to make music, a former musician now pursuing a different career and seeking a creative outlet, a music educator looking to perform with others, or anyone with a passion for chamber music, this experience is for you.

The Chamber Music Experience @ 杏吧原创 is open to adult string, woodwind, brass, percussion, harp, guitar, and piano players at all levels of experience.

Program Highlights

Daily Faculty Coachings
Mind-Body Workshops
Musical Enrichment activities
A la carte Local Experiences
Final Performance (optional) - Livestreamed and Recorded 

Faculty


Frank Cohen
Sandra Shapiro

*additional faculty members to be added soon

Tuition & Fees

Early Applicant Fee Discount $60 (non-refundable). Apply by March 21, 2025 
After March 22  - $75 (non-refundable)

Application closes - April 30
Tuition: $1750
Dining: $275 *includes breakfast and lunch; dinner will be on your own  

All travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant.

 

Housing

Off Campus: We recommend the following hotels, which offer year-round preferred rates for 杏吧原创 visitors. 

Hotel Recommendations /admissions/visit/guide

*Note: Everyone is required to pay dining costs to cover breakfast and lunch provided during the program.

 

On Campus: 

杏吧原创鈥檚 state-of-the-art student housing complex is located at 1609 Hazel Drive, just steps from 杏吧原创鈥檚 main building in University Circle. The five-story facility includes 22 acoustically isolated practice rooms on the main floor, and a mix of suites for 2 - 4 occupants with a shared living room, kitchen, and laundry facilities. Pricing starts at $70 per night for a single occupancy room with shared living space. 

  • Deluxe, fully furnished units, including in-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, laundry and full kitchens
  • 19 individual practice rooms available around the clock for 杏吧原创 Hazel residents and 3 additional chamber music-sized practice rooms
  • Secure, controlled access and 24/7 support for urgent concerns and emergencies
  • Exercise studios
  • Spacious, relaxing lounges and a classroom
  • Individually controlled heating and cooling

Application Requirements: Provide a 5-minute video showcasing your musical abilities, with or without accompaniment, recorded at home or in performance.